Balance and weights with case

possibly Bohemian, Prague

probably late 17th–early 18th century

Not on view

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Title: Balance and weights with case
Date: probably late 17th–early 18th century
Culture: possibly Bohemian, Prague
Medium: Brass, wood, leather, suede, steel, linen cord
Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/4 x 9 9/16 x 4 1/4 in. (3.2 x 24.3 x 10.8 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Brass
Credit Line: Gift of Kent Lydecker, 2009
Object Number: 2009.528a–r
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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